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Connect New York
Be Brave, Build Bold: A Generative Vision for Media
Date of Event: November 12, 2025
Media organizations have been constrained by platform dependency. Now, the opportunity — and responsibility — lies with executive leaders to reclaim control and build sustainable growth. Be Brave, Build Bold represents a generative vision for the industry: resilient business models, differentiated experiences, and ownership of the digital future.
At Connect New York, senior decision-makers will convene with Arc XP and other key leaders to examine practical strategies for 2026 and beyond. From AI-driven workflows to audience-first engagement and revenue innovation, you’ll gain exclusive insight into technologies and approaches that position your organization to lead — not follow — in the next era of media.
NOTE: Registration is closed for this event.
Meet Your Host
Meet Your Speakers
Agenda
Get ready for a day of bold ideas, hands-on product insights, and game-changing conversations with the leaders shaping the future of media and publishing. Connect New York is where innovation meets action—don’t miss it!
10:30AM - 10:45AM EST
Arrival & Networking: Coffee & Light Breakfast Items
10:45AM - 11:15AM EST
Opening Keynote: Be Brave, Build Bold - A Generative Future
Matthew Monahan, President, Arc XP
Vision-setting keynote to frame the day and introduce how technology + bold leadership fuel the next era of media.
11:15AM - 11:45AM EST
AI in Action: Building Bold w/ Arc XP
Joe Croney, CTO - Arc XP
11:45AM - 12:15PM EST
Reclaiming a Successful Future Through Data Ownership for Local News
Speaker: Biswajit Ganguly, CTO – The Baltimore Banner
Summary:
In an era where local news organizations have long depended on Big Tech for distribution, engagement, and monetization, true digital independence demands more than just great journalism — it requires control over data. This session will explore how The Baltimore Banner, a fast-growing all-digital local news startup, is building a scalable data lake to unify customer, content, and engagement data into a single, powerful platform. By leveraging AI-driven analytics and predictive modeling, The Banner is transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive subscriber growth, optimize retention, and inform editorial strategy. We will cover, how Banner is harnessing first-party data to deliver personalized user experiences and fuel sustainable revenue models.
12:15PM - 12:45PM EST
Protect & Monetize: Taking Back Control in the Age of AI
We’ll explore how AI-driven automation and edge innovations are reshaping the publishing landscape. We’ll uncover emerging threats from AI-powered bots and show how Arc XP’s edge integrations with partners like DataDome, Poool, and Toolbit help publishers protect content, performance, and revenue. Then, we’ll dive into Arc XP’s latest monetization capabilities, including Server-Side and Dynamic Paywalls demonstrating how publishers can combine security, personalization, and flexibility to drive sustainable growth.
Session led by Arc XP
12:45PM - 1:30PM EST
Lunch & Networking
Enjoy good food, good conversation, and connecting with your peers to discuss the morning sessions.
1:30PM - 2:00PM EST
Customer Spotlight: GenAI in the Real World
This session will highlight how your organization is applying Generative AI in day-to-day engineering and product development. Explore concrete examples of how GenAI tools are driving improvements in productivity, quality, speed, and innovation, while offering insights into lessons learned along the way. Share an inside look at practical, real-world applications — from code generation and testing, to content creation and workflow automation — showcasing how your team is not only adopting AI but also shaping new best practices.
This spotlight positions your organization as an innovator and leader, demonstrating the tangible value of GenAI in modern product development.
Featuring:
Michael Newman, Director of Transformation - Graham Media Group
Joey Marburger, VP of Artificial Intelligence -Arc XP
2:00PM-2:30PM EST
The New Playbook for Audience Ownership
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Owning the audience isn’t just an ambition—it’s a mandate. But too often, legacy systems and “we’ve always done it this way” thinking hold organizations back. Meanwhile, platforms, creators, and AI are resetting the rules of engagement.
This is what it takes to lead teams, embrace new technologies, and build trust at speed in a shifting media landscape. |
Featuring:
Amy S. Choi, Co-Founder and Editorial Director - The Mash-Up Americans
Christian Ross, Vice President of Product & Technology - Deseret News
Craig Elimeliah, Chief Creative Officer - Code and Theory
2:30PM - 3:00PM EST
Expert AMA: Ask Us Anything, Shape What's Next
3:00PM - 3:30PM EST
The App Advantage - Unpacking How Mobile App Strategies Drive Deeper Engagement, Retention, and Monetization
Panelists:
Ariscielle Novicio (NY Post)
James Cooney (Condé Nast)
Kathy Colafemina, VP Program Management (Boston Globe)
Moderator: Jonny Kaldor, CEO - Pugpig
3:30PM - 4:00PM EST
Reset Break and Refreshments
4:00PM - 5:00PM EST
Audience First: Prioritizing Customers in Novel User Experiences & Monetization Models
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Join The Washington Post’s Chief Technology Officer and Chief Growth Officer for a fireside conversation on how the company is innovating as both a global media brand and a customer of Arc XP. The CTO will share how The Post is harnessing technology, personalization, and AI to deliver trusted, differentiated user experiences. The CGO will highlight how these innovations fuel sustainable business growth across subscriptions, advertising, and new models. Together, they’ll show how an audience-first mindset connects technology and strategy — and offer lessons for other media organizations navigating digital transformation. |
Featuring:
Karl Wells, Chief Growth Officer - The Washington Post
Vineet Khosla, Chief Technology Officer - The Washington Post
